Zip code 42445: Princeton, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42445?

42445 is assigned to Princeton, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42445 in?

42445 is mostly in Caldwell County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 42445?

About 10,533 people live in 42445, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42445?

The median household income in 42445 is $55,096.

Q: What zip codes are near 42445?

The closest zip codes to 42445 are 42411, 42408, 42038, 42215, 42453.

Residential delivery areaCaldwell CountyCentral Time

Population

10,533

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$118K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$768/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

261 sq mi

40 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 42445

42445 is a rural zip code in Princeton, Kentucky (Caldwell County), covering 261 sq mi of land. About 10,533 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 44 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,096 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $118,100, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $768 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.8 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 42445 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older23.2%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%137th of 724 in KY
Median age44
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1250th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy12.3%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%350th of 719 in KY
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%160th of 724 in KY
Government workers16.8%
71st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%277th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate15.3%
70th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%408th of 722 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477290th of 715 in KY
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%271st of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate6.9%
51st
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%209th of 723 in KY
Residents under 1821.8%
47th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%379th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate65.9%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%584th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%432nd of 719 in KY
Average commute23.8 min
35th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min422nd of 624 in KY
Median earnings per worker$42,727
32nd
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552287th of 700 in KY
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%361st of 719 in KY
Broadband access89%
28th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%271st of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters43.2%
24th
U.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%317th of 634 in KY
Per capita income$31,322
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821260th of 722 in KY
Population10,533
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824132nd of 724 in KY
Diversity index22.4
15th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5189th of 724 in KY
Median household income$55,096
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726346th of 641 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher16.3%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%314th of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%234th of 724 in KY
Work from home4.8%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%405th of 719 in KY
Population density40/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi481st of 724 in KY
Median home value$118,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600411th of 642 in KY
Median gross rent$768
5th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967272nd of 467 in KY
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%322nd of 719 in KY

Measure	42445	Caldwell	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Residents 65 and older	23.2%	21.4%	17.3%	17.2%	88th	137th of 724
Median age	44	42.4	39.1	38.9	82nd	250th of 724
Housing vacancy	12.3%	17.1%	10.3%	10.1%	80th	350th of 719
Veterans	8%	8%	6.5%	6.2%	77th	160th of 724
Government workers	16.8%	20%	14.6%	14.5%	71st	277th of 719
Poverty rate	15.3%	15.1%	16.1%	12.5%	70th	408th of 722
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.428	0.477	0.483	57th	290th of 715
Unemployment rate	5.1%	4.4%	4.9%	5.2%	54th	271st of 719
Uninsured rate	6.9%	8.2%	6%	8.4%	51st	209th of 723
Residents under 18	21.8%	22.9%	22.6%	22%	47th	379th of 724
Homeownership rate	65.9%	70.2%	68.3%	65.2%	43rd	584th of 719
Healthcare workers	8.6%	8.3%	10.5%	9.7%	36th	432nd of 719
Average commute	23.8 min	24.4 min	24 min	26.4 min	35th	422nd of 624
Median earnings per worker	$42,727	$43,057	$43,552	$49,666	32nd	287th of 700
Self-employed workers	7.9%	9%	8.6%	10%	31st	361st of 719
Broadband access	89%	87%	88.6%	91%	28th	271st of 719
Rent-burdened renters	43.2%	41.1%	45.4%	51.1%	24th	317th of 634
Per capita income	$31,322	$30,830	$35,821	$44,673	22nd	260th of 722
Population	10,533	12,618	4,534,824	334,922,499	16th	132nd of 724
Diversity index	22.4	19.1	32.5	61.4	15th	189th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,096	$59,583	$63,726	$80,734	14th	346th of 641
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.3%	17.1%	27.6%	35.7%	12th	314th of 723
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	1.2%	4.7%	14.1%	8th	234th of 724
Work from home	4.8%	4%	10.2%	15.1%	7th	405th of 719
Population density	40/sq mi	37/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	481st of 724
Median home value	$118,100	$118,500	$205,600	$332,700	5th	411th of 642
Median gross rent	$768	$767	$967	$1,413	5th	272nd of 467
Tech workers	0.4%	0.3%	2.2%	3.8%	5th	322nd of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

Under 18

21.8%

65 and over

23.2%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black7%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

22.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 4,310
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 67.9%
Married couples: 48%
Living alone: 27.5%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42445

$55,096

Caldwell Co.

$59,583

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,322

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42445

$118,100

Caldwell Co.

$118,500

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42445

$768

Caldwell Co.

$767

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 4,912
Owner-occupied: 65.9%
Vacant: 12.3%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.7%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

28%

20–29

12%

30–44

20%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

23.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

15%

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Management

Healthcare

Sales

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Food service

Education

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.8%

Computer and math

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$42,727

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42445	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,644	$74,888
Service	$24,524	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,189	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,513	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,618	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

44%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
Households with broadband: 89%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.4%
No internet access: 10.4%
Without health insurance: 6.9%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Princeton
State: Kentucky
County: Caldwell County
Center point: 37.1282° N, 87.8579° W
Land area: 261 sq mi
Water area: 2.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42445 spans 3 counties

Caldwell County91% of land
Lyon County5% of land
Hopkins County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Princeton3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 42445

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42411	Fredonia, KY	9.7 mi	2,002	$61,063	$97,100
42408	Dawson Springs, KY	9.8 mi	5,888	$60,900	$92,200
42038	Eddyville, KY	11 mi	6,282	$65,056	$198,400
42215	Cerulean, KY	14 mi	1,319	$83,098	$201,300
42453	Saint Charles, KY	15 mi	452	$53,939	$91,900
42033	Crayne, KY · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
42055	Kuttawa, KY	18 mi	2,201	$63,456	$179,400
42037	Dycusburg, KY	18 mi	16	—	—
42450	Providence, KY	19 mi	3,859	$54,710	$77,300
42441	Nebo, KY	20 mi	1,487	$54,219	$126,200
42064	Marion, KY	20 mi	8,098	$47,107	$126,000
42442	Nortonville, KY	21 mi	2,991	$58,190	$124,500

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Questions about 42445

What city is zip code 42445?

42445 is assigned to Princeton, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42445 in?

42445 is mostly in Caldwell County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 42445?

About 10,533 people live in 42445, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42445 in?

42445 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42445?

The median household income in 42445 is $55,096.

What zip codes are near 42445?

The closest zip codes to 42445 are 42411, 42408, 42038, 42215, 42453.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42445, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.